Tag: Hunslet Library

Library opening hours to be cut

  Cuts to the opening times of libraries across Leeds are likely to be approved this week. Leeds City Council’s Executive Board will debate a report at its meeting on Wednesday (15 October 2014) which proposes cuts of 12% across the city. The figure in South Leeds is slightly higher

Middleton, Dewsbury Road, Hunslet and Beeston libraries may have hours cut

Leeds City City Council could cut the opening hours of all 36 libraries in Leeds – including Middleton, Dewsbury Road, Hunslet and Beeston. According to a detailed report on the Leeds Citizen, a public consultation has been launched into the cuts, which could save the cash-strapped council £100,000 a year

South Leeds Roundup: Rugby League, Recycling and Rail Users

Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. Of course the return of winter and the many ramifications of the snow have been the main features on life, both online and offline this week. So let’s start this week with the Hunslet Hawks

Leeds trolleybus plans: Have your say at Hunslet consultation

Residents in Hunslet and across South Leeds will be able to attend two consultation events about ambitious plans for the new Leeds trolleybus scheme. Costing £250m, the New Generation Transport (NGT) network will link park and ride sites at the north and south edge of Leeds with the city centre.

Austrian Sunshine in Hunslet

Hunslet Library has recently been refurbished, retaining the original character of the building and restoring some original items, writes Julie Wood of the Library and Information Service. Councillors Elizabeth Nash and Mohammed Iqbal recently unveiled the recently restored Austrian prints which have been part of the library for many years.

Time to recognise Hunslet and Holbeck’s historic contribution to Leeds

It’s time for Hunslet and Holbeck to be seen for the value they have given Leeds. That was one of the messages coming out of a special heritage meeting held at Leeds Town Hall. The Hunslet and Holbeck Heritage Project met to celebrate the 19th century indistrial heritage of the

Healthy eating tips at Hunslet health table events

A number of events to encourage healthier eating are being held at Hunslet Library on Tuesdays from tomorrow until September 11 (10am-noon). Topics at the Hunslet Health Table include healthy eating, healthy packed lunches and weight management. The event is being run by Health For All’s Healthy Communities service, in conjunction with

Slideshow: Refurbished Hunslet Library

[slideshow]South Leeds resident Paul Ibbotson attended the official unveiling of the £70,000 refurbishment of Hunslet Library, funded by the council’s Inner South Area Committee. Above is his slideshow of photographs from the day. As we reported last Thursday, improvements included repairs to the  the windows, internal refurbishments and new equipment. This will